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http://www.agu.org/eos_elec/99148e.html
Editor's Pick Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   Article reviews scientific understanding of the issue of greenhouse gases and climate change, as presented in peer-reviewed publications. This understanding serves as the underlying basis of the American Geophysical Union's position statement of December
   http://www.agu.org/eos_elec/99148e.html
http://www.ipcc.ch/
Editor's Pick Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   Established by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to assess available scientific, technical, and socio-economic information in the field of climate change.
   http://www.ipcc.ch/

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http://www.doc.mmu.ac.uk/aric/gccsg/contents.html
ARIC: Global Climate Change Student Guide Open in a new browser window
   A comprehensive guide designed for university undergraduates and provided by the UK's Atmosphere, Climate & Environment Information Programme.
   http://www.doc.mmu.ac.uk/aric/gccsg/contents.html
http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/
Atmosphere, Climate & Environment Information Programme Open in a new browser window
   Disseminates information, without advocacy or bias, on the causes, effects of and controls on air pollution and climate change, within the framework of national legislation and international discussion.
   http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/
http://colinhunt.zenburger.com/australiangreenhouse.html
Australia's Greenhouse Policy Open in a new browser window
   Paper by Dr Colin Hunt and published in the Australian Journal of Environmental Management
   http://colinhunt.zenburger.com/australiangreenhouse.html
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/change/
Australian Bureau of Meteorology: Climate Change Open in a new browser window
   Fact sheets and information on climate change, with an Australian perspective. Also provides annual statements on Australia's climate.
   http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/change/
http://www.environment.fgov.be/Root/tasks/atmosphere/klim/set_en.htm
Belgium Federal Department of the Environment - Climate Change Open in a new browser window
   Climate change web pages of the Belgian federal environment administration. Site has general information on the greenhouse effect, policy and legislative information, and related links.
   http://www.environment.fgov.be/Root/tasks/atmosphere/klim/set_en.htm
http://www.bellona.no/e/klima/index.htm
Bellona Foundation: Climate change Open in a new browser window
   Fact sheets and other materials on global climate change and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with a focus on Norway.
   http://www.bellona.no/e/klima/index.htm
http://www.climatechange.gc.ca/english/
Canada -- Global Climate Change Open in a new browser window
   What the Government of Canada is doing to address climate change and how all Canadians can take action to help protect our environment.
   http://www.climatechange.gc.ca/english/
http://www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/saib/climate/climat_e.cfm
Canadian Meteorological Service: Climate Change Open in a new browser window
   Provides documents on global and regional climate change science and issues, including a biannual roundup of the latest scientific developments. Also provides information on Canadian participation in international climate change programs.
   http://www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/saib/climate/climat_e.cfm
http://cdiac.ornl.gov/
Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC) Open in a new browser window
   Responds to data and information concerning greenhouse effect and global climate change. Includes research reports, news and articles.
   http://cdiac.ornl.gov/
http://www.environmentandresources.ca/default.asp?lang=En&nav=l1-5-0xl2-0-0xl3-0-0&xsl=MainHomeCat,03&xml=EEF6792A-D4C0-43B0-8D71-9AFA1FEE7450&po=&
Climate/Weather: Sustaining the Environment and Resources for Canadians Open in a new browser window
   Portal to information about climate and weather; how the atmosphere is affected by greenhouse gases and transport and industry emissions; issues of climate change (global warming), severe weather and smog. Provided by the Canadian government.
   http://www.environmentandresources.ca/default.asp?lang=En&nav=l1-5-0xl2-0-0xl3-0-0&xsl=MainHomeCat,03&xml=EEF6792A-D4C0-43B0-8D71-9AFA1FEE7450&po=&
http://www.aip.org/history/climate/
Discovery of Global Warming (Weart) Open in a new browser window
   The history of scientific work on climate change from the 19th century to 2001, told in a set of hyperlinked essays
   http://www.aip.org/history/climate/
http://www.doc.mmu.ac.uk/aric/eae/
Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment Open in a new browser window
   A one-stop source of information, for younger and older users alike, on a range of atmospheric issues, including air quality, acid rain, global warming and ozone depletion. Provided by the UK Government Department of the Environment, Transport and the Reg
   http://www.doc.mmu.ac.uk/aric/eae/
http://eelink.net/~asilwildlife/bib.shtml
Environmental Change and its Impact on Species/Ecosystems/Agriculture Open in a new browser window
   Searchable bibliography on the impacts of environmental change on flora and fauna. Citations include peer-reviewed and selected gray literature. Hyperlinks are provided to the source where available.
   http://eelink.net/~asilwildlife/bib.shtml
http://themes.eea.eu.int/Environmental_issues/climate
European Environment Agency - Climate Change Open in a new browser window
   Reports on the science of climate change, its impacts and possible mitigation strategies. Collection of indicators, reports, links, data sets and targets on climate change.
   http://themes.eea.eu.int/Environmental_issues/climate
http://www.gsnz.org.nz/gs_archive/gsprpb.htm
Geological Society of New Zealand: a Statement on Global Warming Open in a new browser window
   A statement by Professor Peter Barrett (Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand) on the reality of global warming from the viewpoint of an earth scientist.
   http://www.gsnz.org.nz/gs_archive/gsprpb.htm
http://www.wbgu.de/wbgu_home_engl.html
German Advisory Council on Global Change Open in a new browser window
   Provides, for the German government, recommendations for research and further action to combat global problems in the field of environment and development
   http://www.wbgu.de/wbgu_home_engl.html
http://www.balance-eu.info
Global Change Vulnerabilities in the Barents Region: Linking Several Resources Open in a new browser window
   BALANCE is an EU funded project (2003-2005) that follows on from BASIS (1997-1999). Its aim is to assess the vulnerabilities of the Barents Sea system to climate change based on a common modelling framework for major environmental and societal components.
   http://www.balance-eu.info
http://www.exploratorium.edu/climate
Global Climate Change: Research Explorer Open in a new browser window
   Discover how researchers study climate change; examine the latest scientific data on this global problem. Fron the US National Science Foundation.
   http://www.exploratorium.edu/climate
http://www.globalwarming.net/
Global Warming International Center (GWIC) Open in a new browser window
   International body disseminating information on global warming science and policy, sponsoring research. Serving governmental, non-governmental organizations, and industries in more than 120 countries. Conducts the Global Warming International Conference a
   http://www.globalwarming.net/
http://sedac.ciesin.org/home-page/hdgec.html
Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change Discussion List Open in a new browser window
   Mailing list subscription information and link to archives.
   http://sedac.ciesin.org/home-page/hdgec.html
http://www.agu.org/sci_soc/policy/climate_change_position.html
Human Impacts on Climate Open in a new browser window
   The updated Position Statement of the American Geophysical Union.
   http://www.agu.org/sci_soc/policy/climate_change_position.html
http://www.ieagreen.org.uk/
IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme Open in a new browser window
   International Energy Agency. Introduction to climate change, information on technical solutions. Reports and a regular newsletter, details of forthcoming conferences, links to other sites.
   http://www.ieagreen.org.uk/
http://www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/iacca/iacca_e.cfm
Inter-Agency Committee on the Climate Agenda Open in a new browser window
   The Climate Agenda is designed to enable governments, international governmental, and non-governmental, organizations to coordinate their contributions to national and international climate programmes. Site provides information on the organisation's struc
   http://www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/iacca/iacca_e.cfm
http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/
NASA's Global Change Master Directory Open in a new browser window
   A comprehensive directory of descriptions of data sets of relevance to global change research. The GCMD database covers climate change, agriculture, the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere & oceans, geology, geography, and human dimensions of global ch
   http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/
NASA: Earth Observatory Open in a new browser window
   News, feature articles, data and reference reviews on many aspects of our changing world.
   http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/
http://www.climatechange.nrcan.gc.ca/
Natural Resources Canada: Climate Change Open in a new browser window
   Climate change information related to energy, forestry, earth sciences, and minerals and metals. Additional links have been provided to other sites on climate change.
   http://www.climatechange.nrcan.gc.ca/
http://meteora.ucsd.edu/paclim/
Pacific Climate Conference Open in a new browser window
   Annual Convergence of an eclectic community of empirical climate change scientists, from climatologists, to paleoscientists, to applied sciences.
   http://meteora.ucsd.edu/paclim/
http://www4.nationalacademies.org/news.nsf/isbn/0309088658?OpenDocument
Planning Climate and Global Change Research: A Review of the Draft U.S. Climate Change Science Program Strategic Plan Open in a new browser window
   The US National Acadamies of Science (NAS) report on the US Governmental Administration's proposals for future climate research.
   http://www4.nationalacademies.org/news.nsf/isbn/0309088658?OpenDocument
http://www.start.org/
START - SysTem for Analysis Research and Training Open in a new browser window
   Aims to evaluate the impact of global change and enhance scientific capacity in developing countries.
   http://www.start.org/
http://www.cru.uea.ac.uk/tiempo/
Tiempo Climate Cyberlibrary Open in a new browser window
   Electronic information source covering global warming, climate change and sea level rise with particular reference to developing nations. Maintained at University of East Anglia, England.
   http://www.cru.uea.ac.uk/tiempo/
http://www.usgcrp.gov/
U.S. Global Change Research Program Open in a new browser window
   Scientific research, links, educational resources, U.S. national assessment of the potential consequences of climate variability and change
   http://www.usgcrp.gov/
http://www.grida.no/climate/
UNEP Climate Change (GRID-Arendal) Open in a new browser window
   Climate change information from GRID-Arendal, the United Nations Environment Programme information office.
   http://www.grida.no/climate/
http://www.climatescience.gov/
US Climate Change Science Program Open in a new browser window
   Integrates federal research on climate and global change, as sponsored by thirteen federal agencies. Site provides information on US Federal policy.
   http://www.climatescience.gov/
http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/index.html
US EPA Global Warming Site Open in a new browser window
   Focuses on the science and impacts of global warming or climate change, and on actions by governments, corporations, and individuals that help address global warming issues. Features include climate change related news, events, publications, reports, pres
   http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/index.html
http://www.gcrio.org
US Global Change Research Information Office (global warming) Open in a new browser window
   Provides access to data and information on climate change research, adaptation/mitigation strategies and technologies, and global warming related educational resources for users worldwide.
   http://www.gcrio.org
http://www4.nationalacademies.org/onpi/webextra.nsf/web/climate?OpenDocument
US NAS: A Closer Look at Global Warming Open in a new browser window
   A summary of reports from the US National Academies of Science, as well as full reports, simple background information and links to related web-based material.
   http://www4.nationalacademies.org/onpi/webextra.nsf/web/climate?OpenDocument
http://www.nap.edu/books/0309068916/html/
US NAS: Reconciling Observations of Global Temperature Change Open in a new browser window
   A detailed investigation into the relationship and differences between the surface temperature record (provided by weather stations) and that of the lower troposphere (provided by satellites and weather balloons).
   http://www.nap.edu/books/0309068916/html/
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/ol/climate/globalwarming.html
US National Climate Data Center Open in a new browser window
   Answers to frequently asked questions about climate change.
   http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/ol/climate/globalwarming.html
http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/publications/car/index.html
USA: Climate Action Report 2002 Open in a new browser window
   The USA's Third National Communication under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Contains an assessment of the likely impact of climate change on the US, and projections of future greenhouse gas emissions.
   http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/publications/car/index.html
http://www.inch.com/~matty/agwfaq.html
Usenet Global Change Basics Open in a new browser window
   An archived Usenet FAQ.
   http://www.inch.com/~matty/agwfaq.html
http://www.wmo.ch/wmo50/e/world/climate_e.html
World Meteorological Organisation - Global Climate Open in a new browser window
   Statements from the WMO on a range of climate change issues.
   http://www.wmo.ch/wmo50/e/world/climate_e.html

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